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Athletics
are an important part of a student’s education. Lessons of
sportsmanship, the value of physical exercise, persistence,
self-confidence, relaxation, teamwork and focus are all benefits
students can enjoy by participating in sports.
In our district, students
participate in team activities such as soccer or volleyball or more
individual activities such as track or golf.
Our pupils are
excelling in several sports. This season John F. Kennedy and C.K.
McClatchy boys’ soccer teams are currently in first and second place,
reversing their 2003 finishes in the Metro League. Recently, Sac
City’s biggest athletic successes have come in basketball, where two
teams are the defending sectional champs. The Kennedy boys finished
the season by winning the Sac-Joaquin Section title. Even more
inspiring, are the Luther Burbank girls who overcame a third place
finish in the Capitol Athletic League to win the first sectional title
in school history.
Other teams also had tremendous
seasons in the 2003-04 academic year. The Kennedy and C.K. McClatchy
girls took the top two spots in the Metro League basketball standings
and played well before losing in the sectional playoffs. And the
Kennedy girls’ soccer team placed second in the Metro League. These
successes demonstrate how we can, and will, give students a
well-rounded educational experience and the opportunity to learn life
lessons in the classroom and on the field of competition.
Parents and community members have played a tremendous role in helping
our teams in a number of ways—attending games, raising money for
uniforms and assisting principals initiate new activities at their
sites. I am most appreciative of these efforts. Without this support
our schools would not be able to offer the variety of athletic
programs they currently provide.
I also want to extend my gratitude and commendation to our coaches and
athletes. We are extremely proud of your accomplishments. Finally, I
invite our entire community to join us in supporting and celebrating
our athletes and coaches.
Great success to all.
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